SY Maya
We bought Maya our 1988 Hylas 44 in the summer of 2011, and began the slow process of getting her ready for our cruising needs. When we bought her she was already in very good shape but we felt that by bringing some of her systems up to date, it would enable us to not only cruise in more comfort with the kids, but also enable us to get familiar with how she was put together.
The history of the Hylas dates back to the early 1980s, Joseph Huang of Queen Long Ltd. partnered with Sparkman & Stephens to build a 47 foot sailboat called the Stevens 47. They named her after Bill Stevens of Stevens Yacht Charters because he ordered so many of the original boats. In 1984, Huang added two German Frers designs of 42 and 44 feet to the stable. He branded them Hylas after a Greek mythological youth associated with Hercules and the cruise of the Argonauts.
We bought Maya our 1988 Hylas 44 in the summer of 2011, and began the slow process of getting her ready for our cruising needs. When we bought her she was already in very good shape but we felt that by bringing some of her systems up to date, it would enable us to not only cruise in more comfort with the kids, but also enable us to get familiar with how she was put together.
The history of the Hylas dates back to the early 1980s, Joseph Huang of Queen Long Ltd. partnered with Sparkman & Stephens to build a 47 foot sailboat called the Stevens 47. They named her after Bill Stevens of Stevens Yacht Charters because he ordered so many of the original boats. In 1984, Huang added two German Frers designs of 42 and 44 feet to the stable. He branded them Hylas after a Greek mythological youth associated with Hercules and the cruise of the Argonauts.
Hylas 44 - Sail Plan
Boat Specs, Equipment and Information
Specs
Builder: Hylas
Designer: German Frers
Dimensions
LOA: 44'
Beam: 12'11"
Maximum Draft: 6'3"
Displacement: 10155 kg / 10 tonne
Ballast: 5009 kg
Specs
Builder: Hylas
Designer: German Frers
Dimensions
LOA: 44'
Beam: 12'11"
Maximum Draft: 6'3"
Displacement: 10155 kg / 10 tonne
Ballast: 5009 kg
Engine
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JH/TE
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: 4JH/TE
Construction
Hull and deck of hand-laminated GRP with matt and roving to German Frers layup schedule
Awlgrip flag blue hull, professionally repainted March 1999
White boottop and gold cove line
Centre cockpit
New teak laid deck on balsa core sandwich (2005)
Teak laid seats and cockpit sole
Coachroof and coamings finished in white GRP
Varnished handrails and teak trim to coach sides
Aluminium toerail
Bulkheads of marine grade plywood laminated to hull and deck
Engine beds of GRP and steel inserts
Sealed gas bottle locker drain direct overboard
Long fin keel and skeg mounted rudder
Edson wheel steering, wheel in stainless steel, pedestal mounted compass
Emergency tiller
Interior of varnished teak
Cabin sole of teak and ash
Long fin keel, 5000 kgs (11,043 lbs)
Ballast keel cast in lead, through bolted to hull with 13 very large stainless steel bolts
Hull and deck of hand-laminated GRP with matt and roving to German Frers layup schedule
Awlgrip flag blue hull, professionally repainted March 1999
White boottop and gold cove line
Centre cockpit
New teak laid deck on balsa core sandwich (2005)
Teak laid seats and cockpit sole
Coachroof and coamings finished in white GRP
Varnished handrails and teak trim to coach sides
Aluminium toerail
Bulkheads of marine grade plywood laminated to hull and deck
Engine beds of GRP and steel inserts
Sealed gas bottle locker drain direct overboard
Long fin keel and skeg mounted rudder
Edson wheel steering, wheel in stainless steel, pedestal mounted compass
Emergency tiller
Interior of varnished teak
Cabin sole of teak and ash
Long fin keel, 5000 kgs (11,043 lbs)
Ballast keel cast in lead, through bolted to hull with 13 very large stainless steel bolts
Hylas 44 - Internal layout
Mechanical Data
Yanmar 4JH/TE c-cylinder 555 turbo-charged diesel engine fitted with heat exchanger (new 2006) in stainless steel.
Engine hours: approx: 3000
Two-bladed feathering Max propeller
Racor diesel filter with alarm fitted
2 x 12 volt 55 amp alternators, system with Adverc battery management system.
Yanmar 4JH/TE c-cylinder 555 turbo-charged diesel engine fitted with heat exchanger (new 2006) in stainless steel.
Engine hours: approx: 3000
Two-bladed feathering Max propeller
Racor diesel filter with alarm fitted
2 x 12 volt 55 amp alternators, system with Adverc battery management system.
Electrical
2 x 12 volt Varta AGM each 260 amp/hours for domestic battery (2013)
1 x 12 volt Varta 70 amp/hours dedicated engine battery (2013)
Emergency engine start cross connection facility from cockpit electrical panel.
Victron Phoenix battery charger / 50 amp for charging all batteries when on shore power (2013)
Bluesea Systems 12V & 240V circuit breakers & busbars (2013)
2 x 130 watt, 12 volt Victron Mono solar panels (2014)
1 x shore power extension cable (2012)
Victron 12 volt 350 watt inverter (2014)
Quick 1800 watts 240 volts water calorifier (new 2006)
Hot and cold pressurised water with Par max 3 pressure pump (2013)
Jabsco water puppy bilge pump - 35 ltrs/m
Whale gulper 220 bilge pump - 14 ltrs/m
Whale supersub smart 650 automatic bilge pump - flow rate 40 ltrs/m (2013)
Jabsco/Flojet sump pump
Jabsco deck wash pump - 1 x water pump – this pump can also be used as an extra emergency bilge pump (2013)
All read-outs monitored by Victron battery monitor (2013)
2 x 12 volt Varta AGM each 260 amp/hours for domestic battery (2013)
1 x 12 volt Varta 70 amp/hours dedicated engine battery (2013)
Emergency engine start cross connection facility from cockpit electrical panel.
Victron Phoenix battery charger / 50 amp for charging all batteries when on shore power (2013)
Bluesea Systems 12V & 240V circuit breakers & busbars (2013)
2 x 130 watt, 12 volt Victron Mono solar panels (2014)
1 x shore power extension cable (2012)
Victron 12 volt 350 watt inverter (2014)
Quick 1800 watts 240 volts water calorifier (new 2006)
Hot and cold pressurised water with Par max 3 pressure pump (2013)
Jabsco water puppy bilge pump - 35 ltrs/m
Whale gulper 220 bilge pump - 14 ltrs/m
Whale supersub smart 650 automatic bilge pump - flow rate 40 ltrs/m (2013)
Jabsco/Flojet sump pump
Jabsco deck wash pump - 1 x water pump – this pump can also be used as an extra emergency bilge pump (2013)
All read-outs monitored by Victron battery monitor (2013)
Tankage
Fuel: 190 litres in 2 separate stainless steel tanks under cabin sole & aft berth, both fitted with 10" inch inspection plates.
Water: 266 litres in 4 tanks. 2 x stainless steel tanks to port, 2 x plastic tanks to starboard, fitted with baffles and 10” inspection plates.
Port side fwd: 103 ltrs
Port side aft: 95 ltrs
Stb side fwd: 31 ltrs (2012)
Stb side aft: 37 ltrs (2012)
2 x holding tanks (one holding tank for grey water, one large for toilet waste in stainless steel. Discharge by hand pump.
Fuel: 190 litres in 2 separate stainless steel tanks under cabin sole & aft berth, both fitted with 10" inch inspection plates.
Water: 266 litres in 4 tanks. 2 x stainless steel tanks to port, 2 x plastic tanks to starboard, fitted with baffles and 10” inspection plates.
Port side fwd: 103 ltrs
Port side aft: 95 ltrs
Stb side fwd: 31 ltrs (2012)
Stb side aft: 37 ltrs (2012)
2 x holding tanks (one holding tank for grey water, one large for toilet waste in stainless steel. Discharge by hand pump.
Navigational Instruments
Sunnto magnetic compass mounted on binnacle,
Raymarine e7 GPS Chartplotter mounted at the helm (2013)
Raymarine p70 Pilot controller mounted to port side of the helm (2013)
Raymarine 2 x i70 Multifunctional display above the companion way (2013)
Raymarine i70 Multifunctional display at the chart table (2013)
Raymarine p70 Pilot controller at the chart table (2013)
Raymarine / Martax speed/depth/temperature transducer (2013)
Raymarine 650 AIS Transciever (2013)
Raymarine 18" Radar (2013)
Raymarine Wind vane Transducer (2013)
Raymarine SPX Fluxgate & Rudder ref (2013)
ICOM IC-M601 VHF radio (2004)
Clipper Navtex (2013)
All navigation lights, anchor lights etc.
Sunnto magnetic compass mounted on binnacle,
Raymarine e7 GPS Chartplotter mounted at the helm (2013)
Raymarine p70 Pilot controller mounted to port side of the helm (2013)
Raymarine 2 x i70 Multifunctional display above the companion way (2013)
Raymarine i70 Multifunctional display at the chart table (2013)
Raymarine p70 Pilot controller at the chart table (2013)
Raymarine / Martax speed/depth/temperature transducer (2013)
Raymarine 650 AIS Transciever (2013)
Raymarine 18" Radar (2013)
Raymarine Wind vane Transducer (2013)
Raymarine SPX Fluxgate & Rudder ref (2013)
ICOM IC-M601 VHF radio (2004)
Clipper Navtex (2013)
All navigation lights, anchor lights etc.
Accommodation
4 berths in two cabins, each with their own en suite sink, head & shower.
Additional large double in the saloon if required.
Headroom 1.79m (5’10”) minimum generally 1.93m (6’4”).
Interior joinery of varnished teak, cabin sole of teak and ash.
Headlinings and sides with removable vinyl panelling except galley and heads in white laminate.
Lee cloths to all berths, all hanging lockers are fully lined, reading lights over each berth with additional spotlights and fluorescent lighting throughout the boat, pressured water system in both heads.
4 berths in two cabins, each with their own en suite sink, head & shower.
Additional large double in the saloon if required.
Headroom 1.79m (5’10”) minimum generally 1.93m (6’4”).
Interior joinery of varnished teak, cabin sole of teak and ash.
Headlinings and sides with removable vinyl panelling except galley and heads in white laminate.
Lee cloths to all berths, all hanging lockers are fully lined, reading lights over each berth with additional spotlights and fluorescent lighting throughout the boat, pressured water system in both heads.
Audrey & Bertie's forward V-berth cabin and infill to convert to double berth, lockers to port and starboard and large hanging locker to starboard, with drawers under berths. Doors to main saloon with separate access to forward head/shower.
Saloon
Spacious open plan area with two curved seats to starboard with a fold out dinette, with lockers & bookshelves above. Forward of this a cabinet with light and locker underneath. To port a settee surrounding with lockers & bookshelves above. There is also the ability to add an additional dining table or bunk for sleeping to a floor mounted fitting.
Spacious open plan area with two curved seats to starboard with a fold out dinette, with lockers & bookshelves above. Forward of this a cabinet with light and locker underneath. To port a settee surrounding with lockers & bookshelves above. There is also the ability to add an additional dining table or bunk for sleeping to a floor mounted fitting.
Galley
Large and functional with excellent support on either tack.
Taylor 41 gas cooker with two burners, large griddle/hotplate with grill and oven.
Keel cooled fridge & freezer with top & front door access.
Several overhead cupboards with plenty of storage.
Two stainless sinks with single lever hot/cold tap.
General Ecology Seagull IV drinking water purifier.
Whale back-up fresh and salt water with foot pumps.
Large and functional with excellent support on either tack.
Taylor 41 gas cooker with two burners, large griddle/hotplate with grill and oven.
Keel cooled fridge & freezer with top & front door access.
Several overhead cupboards with plenty of storage.
Two stainless sinks with single lever hot/cold tap.
General Ecology Seagull IV drinking water purifier.
Whale back-up fresh and salt water with foot pumps.
Nicky & Rolf's cabin
Spacious with full headroom. Queen sized central berth with drawers below. Vanity unit with drawers, mirror, lighting and stool. Large full length hanging locker to starboard plus drawers, shelves and lockers. Ensuite heads with marine toilet, stainless sink hand basin, separate shower compartment with teak grating, long mirror and lockers, all surfaces in white laminate.
Spacious with full headroom. Queen sized central berth with drawers below. Vanity unit with drawers, mirror, lighting and stool. Large full length hanging locker to starboard plus drawers, shelves and lockers. Ensuite heads with marine toilet, stainless sink hand basin, separate shower compartment with teak grating, long mirror and lockers, all surfaces in white laminate.
Forward & Aft heads & showers
Both have a head, shower & sink, with a number of large vanity cabinets.
Both have a head, shower & sink, with a number of large vanity cabinets.
Entertainment
iPod/iPad compatible Pioneer stereo ay the chart tale
2 speakers in saloon, 2 speakers in the aft master cabin and 2 in the cockpit.
iPads & mounts in the saloon, forward & aft cabins.
iPod/iPad compatible Pioneer stereo ay the chart tale
2 speakers in saloon, 2 speakers in the aft master cabin and 2 in the cockpit.
iPads & mounts in the saloon, forward & aft cabins.
Spars and Rigging
Sloop rigged with Selden double spreader, silver anodised keel stepped mast.
Silver anodised boom
Seldon & mechanical boom vang.
Seaway hydraulic backstay adjuster.
2 Spinnaker poles - 1 pole vertically mounted on front of mast. 1 pole fitted to the guard rail.
Standing rigging & running backstays of 1 x 19 stainless steel wire.
Rig professionally checked in 1999, front and rear backstays renewed.
Harken MKIV roller furling headstay.
Chainplates mast and skin fitting grounded to keel bolt for lightening protection.
Sloop rigged with Selden double spreader, silver anodised keel stepped mast.
Silver anodised boom
Seldon & mechanical boom vang.
Seaway hydraulic backstay adjuster.
2 Spinnaker poles - 1 pole vertically mounted on front of mast. 1 pole fitted to the guard rail.
Standing rigging & running backstays of 1 x 19 stainless steel wire.
Rig professionally checked in 1999, front and rear backstays renewed.
Harken MKIV roller furling headstay.
Chainplates mast and skin fitting grounded to keel bolt for lightening protection.
Sails
Sail area (100% foretriangle) 80.26 sq m (263 sq ft approx)
Jackells fully battened mainsail (new 2010) with dutchman. Mainsail cover with slits for dutchman. (2010)
Genoa, Doyle 240% self-furling headsail (new 2000)
Working headsail 100% Neil Pride (2000)
Cruising shute with snuffer by Neil Pride (2000)
Storm Jib in High vis Orange (2010)
Sail area (100% foretriangle) 80.26 sq m (263 sq ft approx)
Jackells fully battened mainsail (new 2010) with dutchman. Mainsail cover with slits for dutchman. (2010)
Genoa, Doyle 240% self-furling headsail (new 2000)
Working headsail 100% Neil Pride (2000)
Cruising shute with snuffer by Neil Pride (2000)
Storm Jib in High vis Orange (2010)
Winches
All winches are self-tailing and two speed.
2 x Barient 32 main winches (re-chromed 2012)
2 x Barient 27 spinnaker winches (re-chromed 2012)
2 x Barient 23 deck mounted winches & covers (re-chromed 2012)
3 x mast mounted winches (re-chromed 2012)
1 x Antle dedicated foresail winch
All winches have covers
All winches are self-tailing and two speed.
2 x Barient 32 main winches (re-chromed 2012)
2 x Barient 27 spinnaker winches (re-chromed 2012)
2 x Barient 23 deck mounted winches & covers (re-chromed 2012)
3 x mast mounted winches (re-chromed 2012)
1 x Antle dedicated foresail winch
All winches have covers
Deck Equipment
20kg Delta anchor with 70 meters or 10mm chain, Bruce anchor with chain and warp.
Maxwell 1000 electric anchor winch with rope drum, bow roller for rope. (re-chromed 2013)
Two large stainless cleats at the bow with strong guides in toerail, two amidships and two on the stern.
Deck flood lights. Deck shower. Opening gates to port and starboard. Bathing ladder on transom.
3 x large lockers on stern which are the depth of the hull with flush deck lids.
Biminis, large spray hood, full cockpit cover enclosure, cockpit cushions, varnished cockpit folding table with drinks holder.
Full set of fenders and warps. Large sprayhood, sun awning, cockpit cover for storage, cockpit tent cover.
A Frame with bimini cover, above with the solar panels are mounted.
20kg Delta anchor with 70 meters or 10mm chain, Bruce anchor with chain and warp.
Maxwell 1000 electric anchor winch with rope drum, bow roller for rope. (re-chromed 2013)
Two large stainless cleats at the bow with strong guides in toerail, two amidships and two on the stern.
Deck flood lights. Deck shower. Opening gates to port and starboard. Bathing ladder on transom.
3 x large lockers on stern which are the depth of the hull with flush deck lids.
Biminis, large spray hood, full cockpit cover enclosure, cockpit cushions, varnished cockpit folding table with drinks holder.
Full set of fenders and warps. Large sprayhood, sun awning, cockpit cover for storage, cockpit tent cover.
A Frame with bimini cover, above with the solar panels are mounted.
Safety Equipment
Ocean safety - Ocean ISO 6 man life raft - canister
Ocean safety horseshoe buoy
Ocean safety offshore danbuoy
Kannad Safelink GPS ERIRB
Safety netting around the whole boat
Flares
Ocean safety - Ocean ISO 6 man life raft - canister
Ocean safety horseshoe buoy
Ocean safety offshore danbuoy
Kannad Safelink GPS ERIRB
Safety netting around the whole boat
Flares
Additionals
Hydrovane - self steering
Tinker Tramp tender
Outboard engine
BBQ
Echomax - Radar reflectors
Hydrovane - self steering
Tinker Tramp tender
Outboard engine
BBQ
Echomax - Radar reflectors
